National Geographic’s popular reality series Wicked Tuna returns with a new episode, “Last Chance for Chatham“, airing Sunday March 31st at 9:00pm. The episode follows a group of fishermen from Gloucester, Massachusetts, who continue the generations-old tradition of rod and reel fishing for the elusive Atlantic bluefin tuna.
In “Last Chance for Chatham”, the focus shifts to the financial pressures bearing down on the fishermen. With the fishing season short and bluefin stocks depleted, the competition intensifies as the fishermen strive for lucrative catches to make a living. The episode sees the Hot Tuna and other boats return to Chatham after a challenging season, while the Wicked Pissah and Tuna Dot Com opt to fish locally. As the season progresses, the financial stakes rise, adding pressure to an already demanding profession.
Each episode of Wicked Tuna takes viewers aboard the fishing vessels, capturing the intense and competitive spirit of the fishermen as they battle each other and the elements for the most giant bluefin tuna catches. The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of America’s oldest industries, shedding light on the challenges faced by these fishermen, while also exploring the important issue of sustaining the bluefin tuna population.
Don’t miss the latest episode of Wicked Tuna, “Last Chance for Chatham”, airing Sunday March 31st, 2024, at 9:00pm on National Geographic.
